Acquired psychiatric disorder Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, is granted. The Board also remanded the claims for higher initial staged ratings for the acquired psychiatric disorder and an earlier effective date of DEA benefits.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to obtain medical records and attempt to connect the Veteran's current conditions with his military service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated at 30 percent prior to October 15, 2018. The Board finds the disability picture shown in the October 2018 VA examination report best represents her disability for this period.,The Veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities that require further evaluation and clarification of their etiology.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, right shoulder, left shoulder, back, neck, and respiratory conditions are denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU effective May 9, 2012 and SMC at the housebound rate effective December 2, 2013. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to June 9, 2015 remains remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection of a right thumb disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, but has remanded both claims due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, but he was granted a staged initial disability rating of 70 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder prior to June 28, 2023. The Veteran's TMJ dysfunction and bilateral hearing loss are each rated at 20 percent. The skin disorder affecting the feet and hands is not service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic left epididymitis and acquired psychiatric disability, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since August 21, 2020. The Board has granted a TDIU for this period.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development, including consideration of newly-obtained service records and medical opinions. The appellant's current hearing loss disability does not meet VA criteria for a hearing loss disability. For other conditions, the Board finds that there is no evidence to support their onset in service or relationship to service.

The Veteran's schizophrenia, residual type, with anxiety disorder prior to December 7, 2011 was not productive of occupational and social impairment that would warrant a higher rating than 50 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a right foot disability, and a headache disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes as secondary to the Veteran's claimed psychiatric condition due to a lack of verification of his reported service in Panama.

The Board has remanded the case to reschedule a VA mental health disorders examination for the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, adjustment disorder and anxiety, and a low back disability have been remanded due to the need to verify in-service stressors and obtain additional medical opinions.,New evidence has been received that may support the Veteran's claims, including buddy statements regarding his mental health after service.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD but has remanded the issue of service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include schizophrenia paranoid type, depression, and anxiety. The Veteran's claims are pending resolution.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and a sleep disorder have been denied.,New evidence has not established a medical nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left wrist disability has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right wrist, acquired psychiatric disabilities (depression and anxiety), residual scars of the right upper extremity, residual painful scars of the right upper extremity, and right shoulder disabilities manifesting in glenohumeral joint dislocation and limitation of motion.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as a result of presumed exposure to herbicide agents during service. The low back disorder, PTSD, enlarged prostate condition, and bladder condition are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's service records and the need to obtain relevant medical records, including SSA disability benefits records and private treatment records. The effective date claim remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a gynecological disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.